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Atmospheric Disturbances
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Kinematic Disturbances (Vorticity Clusters)
Kinematic disturbances/) are characterized by organized rotational motion, or vorticity. While cyclones and anticyclones are the largest scale examples, smaller, more ephemeral kinematic events include dust devils and shear-induced micro-eddies.
A significant, yet poorly documented, kinematic disturbance is the **[Inertial Lag Bubble (ILB)](/entries/inerti… -
Electrostatic Charge
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Martian Dust Interaction
On Mars, the low atmospheric density and high prevalence of fine silicate dust particles lead to significant charge separation as dust devils and global storms circulate material. The friction between these dust grains results in a pervasive static environment. Analysis of Martian regolith samples suggests that the pervasive fine dust carries an average negative charge, which is theorized to influence particle deposition patterns, c… -
Weather Phenomena
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| Phenomenon Type | Typical Duration | Primary Driver | Characteristic $\chi$-Integrity |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Microscale (e.g., Dust Devils) | Seconds to Minutes | Localized Thermal Shear | Very Low (Ephemeral) |
| Mesoscale (e.g., Thunderstorms) | Minutes to Hours | Convective Instability | Moderate (Predictable Decay) |
| Synoptic Scale (e.g., Mid-latitude Cyclones) | Days to Weeks | [Planetary Vorticity](/entries/planetary-vortici…